WREAKE ATHLETICS ACADEMY LAUNCHES MARCH 11th
At long last the
WREAKE ATHLETICS ACADEMY launches on March 11th at Syston Rugby club with Sarah Coleman leading the sessions. Members of the academy will learn the skills and principles of athletics needed to take them to the very top! The academy has adopted the UKA Athletics 365 system which awards bands as progression takes place, similar to what happens within the martial arts. The challenge is to become Leicestershires first ever
ATHLETICS BLACKBELT! Anyone joining before March 18th will recieve a
FREE WREAKE ATHLETICS ACADEMY hoody! For more information email Sarah (
sarahcoleman36@hotmail.com) or John (
john.skevington@hotmail.com)
Download the poster
here for more information.
THE QUENIBOROUGH FUN RUN 2010
The recent stomp event minus the punishing senior version perhaps proved to be even more successful than last year’s. There was certainly better weather than the previous drizzle and the brook’s waters even seemed to be warm, pleasant and placid! However, the hill after the first stream crossing was still unforgiving – especially for those running two laps! All the hard work through mud and water obstacles paid off in the form of goody bags, and awards presented at Queniborough primary school. Everyone who completed the series earned a certificate and the winners received trophies. Photos, and results are included below.
News this month also includes the Wednesday weekday club which has started up for older junior members and selected others to offer extra training. Also, junior teams are participating in the Livingston Relays on Sunday 3rd May.
Congratulations to junior Emily Hollis who did extremely well to win the British Heart Foundation 4k race on 19th April at Donisthorpe, winning a trophy in the shape of the number 1! The recovery of David Freeman after a foot injury is noted and we’re glad to have him back tearing around the track once again!
Spotlight on a Wreake Junior
Name: Lizzy Bettsworth
Age: 14!
School attended: Beauchamp College !woop!
Length of time at the club: about 6 years... I think
Describe your first experiences at the club: being scared of all the tall running people!
What is your most important reason for running? Meeting friends.. and I like running!
(I also like Olly :P)
Favorite distance to run: 800m... I like long distance! (=
Best and worst things about running: Best, it keeps me fit =D. Worst, when I get so tired I feel sick!
Best and Worst races to date: Best, that one when I got a good time. Worst, that one when I was soooo hot =(
What is your preferred running shoe? My Lizzy shoes! (pink Mizuno's)
What food do you normally eat before a race? Well I dont like eating too soon before a race... :S
Any pre-race rituals? listening to music =D =D I like music! (I also like Olly :P)
What do you want to achieve at the club? a better time than the last one... happy Lizzy =)
Who is your favorite sports hero? Paula Radcliffe
What job would you most like to do when you're older? Something arty
Finally and most importantly...
What is your favorite cake? anything with lots of sugar and chocolate! fatty cakes... =)!!!
